Design Engineer

Runcorn, Cheshire
Verto People
Design Engineer required to join a Global manufacturer based in Runcorn. The Design Engineer will ideally be HND or Degree qualified in mechanical engineering or similar. The Design Engineer will have a mechanical design background, ideally with experience within a design for manufacture or engineering environment. 3D CAD experience is essential – Knowledge of Creo / Pro-E would be beneficial, however experience using Solidworks, SolidEdge, Autodesk Inventor or similar will be of interest. Package £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Private healthcare Role Develop new and prototype designs as well as existing design Work closely with engineers, customers and suppliers from concept through to production Engineering calculations Follow program from prototype build through launch and eventually apply product knowledge to new product development/design Use engineering principles, tools, and software to overcome design and test issues Work with customers to understand their requirements and application – Design engineering solutions to meet customer requirements Designing engineering products used in hydraulic applications Create 3D models in Creo / Pro-E React to customer issues and provides ongoing design modifications and support Part drawings with correct dimensioning and tolerancing Select correct materials, heat treatment, and assembly processes needed Liaise with various engineering departments Develop testing for products Monday to Thursday 08 45 with 30 minutes flexi time either side, Friday 08 30 with 1 hour flexi time either side Based in Runcorn Requirements Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer (design experience), Mechanical Engineer, Draughtsman or similar A background in mechanical design, ideally with experience within a Design for Manufacture or engineering environment Must be Degree qualified (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering or similar. 3D CAD experience is essential – Knowledge of Creo / Pro-E would be beneficial, however Solidworks, SolidEdge, Autodesk Inventor or similar will be considered Must be commutable to Runcorn